Senior R&D Engineer

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

The Role

The R&D engineer will be part of a global, cross-disciplinary team inventing new technologies and developing new printers for Markem-Imaje. You will have the opportunity to work with talented engineers in a global environment, building complex products, from proof of concept to production, across a variety of printing technologies targeted to meet our customers’ needs and the strategic objectives of Markem-Imaje.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in the technology of drop-on-demand hot melt inkjet printers
• Develop an understanding of the marking and coding applications of those printers
• Generate innovation and new intellectual property at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering and of ink chemistry
• Develop and test new ideas and new designs for ink delivery systems, pneumatic systems, thermal management
• Use computational simulations and experimentation to validate those new ideas and designs
• Work with other engineers in other parts of the world to design and prototype new concepts
• Present designs and findings in brainstorming meetings, design reviews, and technical gate meetings
• Support transition to manufacturing by providing technical advice and analysing failures
• Develop expertise in the physics of jetting and the evaluation of print quality
• Follow and drive improvement of best practices and tools to improve team efficiency, effectiveness, and mechanical subsystem quality.
  
  

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in engineering or physics
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• High level of self-motivation in a role with a lot of flexibility and opportunity for interesting technical work
• Can-do attitude with the drive to solve complex engineering problems and the humility to chase simple problems
• Ability to simplify a complex problem to its key elements, define a path to analyse, simulate, and test the components, then integrate them back into the system
• Strong experience with and appetite for experimental work involving electromechanical devices
• Experience with programming of microcontrollers is strongly desirable
• Experience with mechanical CAD, electrical CAD, numerical simulation, and system modelling beneficial but not critical
• Good written and oral communication skills.
  
  

The right candidate will be aligned to our values and culture:

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Winning through customers
• High ethical standards, openness and trust
• Expectations for results
• Respect and value people
  
  

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: - annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 64 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition reimbursement at the maximum amount of $5,250 per employee per calendar year, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact keenehr@markem-imaje.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Job Function : Engineering